A Historical Look at the Spice Trade

Embark on a fascinating journey through the history of the spice trade with our educational video, designed for middle schoolers and homeschooling families. This video explores the origins of the spice trade, its key players, the main spices involved, and its expansion throughout the medieval era. You'll learn about the rise of the Dutch East India Company, the exploration of new trade routes by Vasco da Gama, and the control of the spice trade during the British colonial period. Additionally, the video examines the primary reasons for Europe's interest in the spice trade, the impact of the Suez Canal, and the region known as the "Spice Garden of India."

Link for Homeschool Worksheets:

To enhance your learning experience, we've created a set of worksheets that accompany this video. These worksheets include activities, quizzes, and discussion prompts to help students engage with the material and test their knowledge of the spice trade.

Click here to access the homeschool worksheets: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/itemsDigital/editNext/10339167

Whether you're a student, a teacher, or a homeschooling parent, this video and its accompanying worksheets will provide a fun and educational way to explore the global history of the spice trade.

Target Audience: Middle School Students, Homeschoolers

Key Topics Covered:

The origins of the spice trade

The early spice trade routes led by Arab traders

The main spices in the trade, such as pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg

The expansion of the spice trade in the medieval era

The establishment of the Dutch East India Company

Vasco da Gama's voyage to India

The control of the spice trade during the British colonial period

The primary reasons for Europe's interest in the spice trade

The impact of the Suez Canal on the spice trade

The region known as the "Spice Garden of India"

Don't miss out on this insightful journey into the history of the spice trade. Watch the video now and download the worksheets to make the most of your learning experience!